Knight Leader Dorn has returned to Volton from escorting the pioneering people to the reclaimed land, Dorn entered the castle to immediately report to Margrave Volton.

「Dorn, is the report written here true?」

G.o.dwin verified with Dorn. That, too, is to be expected. It is because Dorn himself had seen it that it was believable, but having read the report, it couldn't be answered with a simple “yes, it is.”. .

「The town is smaller than Volton in scale, and yet it is a large enough town that it can be considered a fortress town. Above all, a curtain wall and moat had been laid out. The strength of that town's defenses likely surpa.s.ses the town of Volton.」

「Master, I believe there is a necessity to go on an inspection once.」

「………… I should start by seeing it with my own eyes, huh.」

G.o.dwin nodded at the chamberlain of the Margrave House Xervus' suggestion.

「So, Dorn, how many soldiers would be needed to a.s.sail it?」

「………… if the stationed soldiers number 2000 men like planned, it would be difficult even with 20,000 men.」

Once Dorn explained that the walls were bestowed with 『Harden』 and 『Magic Resistance』, the number he gave out didn't seem that strange.

「Can it be a wedge………?」

「Yes, it can be a wedge.」

「I will send a correspondence to His Majesty that it would be better to have an inspection come from royal capital as well.」

「As you say. Because that town had emerged, it shows the possibility of possessing those savage lands. Having said that, Triaria Kngdom have learned from their invasion of Yggurle Kingdom 50 years prior.」

At the time of the invasion at Yggurle Kingdom 50 years ago, Triaria Kingdom marched the savage lands, and after arriving to Yggurle after a struggle, Triaria had lost no less than 10% of their soldiers overall. As a result of that, they had nearly lost the war with Yggurle.

「Even Triaria likely wouldn't move carelessly.」

But whether Triaria had abandoned their ambitions or would trigger another flare-up, n.o.body knows.

「Tak.u.mi-sama, I have a small favor to ask.」

「What?」

「A few days ago, Dorn-dono had brought the pioneering people, but Tak.u.mi-sama, were you aware that there were widows among them?」

「Ah, there might have been a few.」

「No, there is only 1 at present, but……… she has a slight problem……」

Sophia was being evasive, seemingly hesitant to talk.

Upon inquiry, there were apparently three widows, but two of them had been remarried to the bachelors among the pioneering people.

「What is it? Does she not want to be remarried?」

「No, she was the only one young among the three women, and I think they wouldn't have been a good match.」

「The stationed soldiers are young, aren't they?」

「I have considered that as well, but how about employing her as a maid for the house? was what I was thinking.」

「Got it. I'll meet her once.」

「Thank you very much.」

In one of the rooms in the castle on the hill, I was waiting for the woman Sophia will bring along.

Knock, knock.

「Come in.」

「Excuse us.」

The door opened and the one who came in was a woman in her mid-20's. Large bright red eyes, chestnut brown hair, she was a bit shorter than Sophia's at approximately 166cm, and had long slender limbs. It might be a normal thing for the people of this world, but when a real bunny girl shows up in front of me, even I, who always sees beauties like Sophia, Maria, and Laeva everyday, couldn't stop my blood pressure from rising.

Yes, the woman is a beastwoman of the rabbit tribe. On her head were two long tawny ears that were slightly darker than her hair. It seems they retrogressed and did not have a tail.

「Please, take a seat.」

The woman's name is Marnie. She is 24 years old and she lost her husband half a year ago.

「Let's see, Maria's responsibilities would decrease so I think it's alright.」

「That's right, I have my adventurer work too, so I'd be glad to receive some help.」

It seems even Maria is in agreement.

「Laeva doesn't have time to do housework, so if Tak.u.mi-sama and Marisan are in support, then I support it too.」

「Then hiring her is all right. Also, Tak.u.mi-sama, I would like it if Marnie is not entrusted with just help at the house but with your everyday necessities as well.」

「Umm, why?」

With the intention of securing materials, we accept many requests at the Adventurers Guild. Wouldn't it be dangerous if she were to come along for that? is what I said.

「I think it would be tough for Marnie-san to be alone in a large mansion for many days.」

「Ahhh, y-you're right.」

「Then Marnie-san, please support us by working for our daily necessities. Let's discuss your salary, too.」

「…… please do.」

Following Sophia's advice, Marnie was hired as a maid. I wonder if it's because Sophia was from n.o.ble origins that it's normal to have a maid constantly wait on us hand and foot.